Announcement Number: 43139 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/27/2023 Close Date: 08/10/2023 Recruiter:
BRENDA SAYLOR
Phone: (775)684-4403
Email:
[email protected] Applications accepted for another 13 Days 7 Hrs 59 Mins
The Position
Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor 1 underfill Group Supervisor 2 position located at the Summit View Youth Center (SVYC) in Las Vegas, NV. SVYC is a 48-bed staff secure facility for male youth ages 14 to 20. Under the direction of the Superintendent the Group Supervisor is a full-time position that provides for the care, welfare, custody, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. Group Supervisors work an assigned shift. Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing in SVYC. Group Supervisors supervise the activities of youths throughout the facility, directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the facility; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths' development.
Perform security checks of assigned unit to ensure safety and security of residents and the facility; conduct head counts and room and body searches; check locks on windows and doors; secure the location of residents to prevent escape and detect the presence of controlled substances, contraband, or weapons; document actions and inform supervisor of abnormalities. Respond to emergency situations, implement appropriate verbal, behavioral or physical interventions as needed. Participate in activities and act as a role model; officiate at events; provide individual or team instruction and explanation of rules; and provide transportation as required. Perform related duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with a variety of available work schedules. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience working with the public or clients; OR thirty semester credits from an accredited college or university with emphasis in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, human services, social services, education, criminal justice or closely related field and one year of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must first submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Pursuant to NRS 62B.270 and the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, applicants must submit to a criminal and child abuse background check and said background must be clear of any disqualifying offenses. A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Per NAC 284.317, applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
